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University of Tampere (UTA)

Tampereen Yliopisto, P.O. Box 607, 33101 Tampere, Finland
4.18 / 5 based on 198 reviews.
Description:
The University of Tampere, founded in 1925, is the largest institution of higher education in the region, with some 14,000 students. In addition to the traditional departments located in five faculties, there are the Centres of Competence engaging in interdisciplinary research and education, as exemplified in Information Technology and Medical Technology.


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91% of students recommend
198 reviews
Housing
4.2/5
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4.4/5
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Academic
4.2/5
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Languages
4.4/5
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3.7/5
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Overall
4.6/5
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“Very nice country, try to go from November, less rain and more snow. Even better is starting in January, more day time light and people tend to cheer up as well. Get to know your fellow Finnish students! Don't remain in between students of your own nationality.” Read Review
talleyn, Belgium

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Review by talleyn, Vlekho Business School, Brussels, Belgium
Business Studies, Erasmus
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Closer to the University of Tampere and city centre, now -modern- appartment was located in Hervanta. (20min by bus)
Personal comments:
All is settled by TOAS organisation.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Diiva, nice but small club atmosphere Night Train, larger dance place with techno music Best parties organised by student organisation of BOOMI, check their website www.boomi.org! Lots of travel is being organised by them as well. Don't miss Hameenkatu Approbatur in December, largest student event in Finland!
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
Not so much to chose from if you only go for business related courses, but enough for 1 semester.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
Just go to the lectures to meet people and when you do some case work, relax in the sauna.

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Personal comments:
Almost all speak English fluently, don't really need to study Finnish but it is appreciated if you do so.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Nightlife is really expensive, high priced boose!
Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
If you have an internet connection in your appartment, take the very cheap internet subscription at TOAS. Buy your beverages as much as possible in large stores.
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Invest time in the Finnish students, if you do so they become excellent friends after a few weeks or so.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Very nice place, lots of different courses on all possible topics. Students are perhaps a little introvert, but considered the number of organised activities you'll get to know them as well.



FINAL COMMENTS

Very nice country, try to go from November, less rain and more snow. Even better is starting in January, more day time light and people tend to cheer up as well. Get to know your fellow Finnish students! Don't remain in between students of your own nationality.
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